Unhatched: meaning, definitions and examples
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unhatched
[ ʌnˈhæʧt ]
describing eggs
Unhatched refers to eggs that have not yet undergone the process of hatching, which is the act of emerging from an egg after it has been incubated. This term is often used in biological or environmental contexts, particularly in reference to bird and reptile eggs. Unhatched eggs may remain in the nest or other locations while the conditions for hatching are not yet favorable. The term can also imply a sense of anticipation regarding the future emergence of the young.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The unhatched eggs were carefully monitored for any signs of life.
- In the wild, many unhatched eggs are vulnerable to predators.
- The unhatched chicks are still developing inside their shells.
Translations
Translations of the word "unhatched" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não chocado
🇮🇳 अंडा नहीं फटा हुआ
🇩🇪 nicht geschlüpft
🇮🇩 belum menetas
🇺🇦 недосліджений
🇵🇱 niespełniony
🇯🇵 孵化していない
🇫🇷 non éclos
🇪🇸 no incubado
🇹🇷 yumurtadan çıkmamış
🇰🇷 부화되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مفقوس
🇨🇿 nevyklíčený
🇸🇰 nevyklíčený
🇨🇳 未孵化
🇸🇮 neizvaljen
🇮🇸 ekki fætt
🇰🇿 жұмыртқа жарылмаған
🇬🇪 არამოწონილი
🇦🇿 yumurtadan çıxmamış
🇲🇽 no incubado
Etymology
The word 'unhatched' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle 'hatched' derived from the verb 'hatch'. The verb 'hatch' itself comes from the Middle English 'haccen', which can be traced back to the Old English 'hæccan' meaning 'to hatch or to put forth'. The concept of hatching is deeply rooted in the reproductive biology of various species, connecting to the release of young from eggs. The combination gives 'unhatched' the specific meaning of eggs that have not yet completed the hatching process. It is commonly used in literature, biology, and environmental studies to denote the potential life within eggs prior to their emergence into the world.